Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Asmara, with a population of approximately 3.5M and a total area of 117,600 km². The official languages are Tigrinya / Arabic / English and the currency is the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN).
📊 Quick Facts about Eritrea
Eritrea covers an area of 117,600 km² with a population density of 30/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $2.1B ($600 per capita) and gained independence in 1993. It has a coastline of 2,234 km.
Asmara, Eritrea's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkably preserved Italian Art Deco architecture, the entire city is a living museum of 1930s Italian colonial design. Eritrea also produced multiple Tour de France cyclists.
✈️ Travel Information for Eritrea
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🏛 Must-See Places in Eritrea
UNESCO capital with the world's best-preserved Italian Art Deco and Futurist architecture
Over 200 pristine islands in the Red Sea, world-class diving with untouched coral reefs
A 14th-century monastery perched on a mountain top, women forbidden, monks only
One of the last remaining lowland rainforests in the Horn of Africa
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Eritrea
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
What continent is Eritrea in?
Eritrea is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
What currency does Eritrea use?
Eritrea uses the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN). The international calling code is +291.
What is the GDP of Eritrea?
Eritrea has a GDP of $2.1B, with a GDP per capita of $600.
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